Mary Lou Shorter
December 12, 1936 ~ July 29, 2023
Mary Lou Shorter, 86, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully in Washington, D.C. on July 29, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born on December 12, 1936 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the loving daughter of the late Maude Cryer Nelson and Richard Nelson. Mary Lou was the loving wife of the late Albert (Rabbi) Shorter. She is survived by her children Louis (Danny) Goode of California, MD, her sisters Dorothy (Dotsy) Nelson and Linda Dean (Randy), step-daughter Kim Hicks (Jack) of Leonardtown, MD, grandchildren Brian Goode (Anne) of Leonardtown, MD, Darrell Goode (Laura) of Drayden, MD, and Stacy Goode of Callaway, MD, as well as step grandchildren Mike Langley of Leonardtown, MD, Amanda Holt (Jeff) of Leonardtown, MD, and Angle Owens of Leonardtown, MD. Along with 13 great grandchildren. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph (Butch) Nelson and Richard (Dickie) Nelson.
Mary Lou lived life to the fullest and was always on the go. She enjoyed having lunch with her granddaughters. Mary Lou was an avid bingo player and was a very sociable person. She loved talking with friends and family on the phone and in person. Mary Lou loved to cook for her family- cookies, ice cream, and anything else in the house.
Mary Lou was a sweet lady, but she never held back if she had something on her mind; you were going to hear about it.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM in St. George Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD with Rev. Greg Syler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Goode, Darrell Goode, Joey Nelson, Timmy Nelson, Buddy Dean and Mike Langley.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad Leonardtown, MD.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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May she rest in peace.
Mary Lou was a beautiful person both inside and out. I met Mary Lou a few years ago at St. John’s bingo. I ended up seated beside her and we quickly became friends. Each Sunday I’d look for and have a seat right beside Mary Lou. We enjoyed Wonderful conversations. She always talked about her grandchildren with such joy. She loved her family with all her heart, and always spoke fondly about one of her grandsons. He even came to bingo with her on occasion. We played bingo on Wednesday night’s, Friday night’s and some Sunday’s as well. Bingo won’t be the same without Mary Lou, She will be missed by many and will never be forgotten. My prayers are with her family and friends. Rest in peace Mary Lou, I will see you again one day.
Kim, Brian and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
I know Mary Lou holds a special place with each one of you.
Robin Allwine Duke
I met Mary Lou about a year and a half ago at Little Flower Bingo, I sat across from her and she was very friendly and I enjoyed talking with her, she told me about her family and she always asked about my girls. We then started going together to Father White Bingo on Friday and Little Flower Bingo on Wednesday, I will miss driving her, she will be missed.
Will cherish All the Good Memories of You at Father Andrew White School Bingo, Friday Nights, You was a SweetHeart, Always the Same, Friendly & Nice to All, God Bless You, Hugs, Roy Buckler
I meant Mary Lou at FAW bingo. She was a very nice and friendly lady. She always spoke and loved to wear pretty pins. We also talked about Alfred Dunner tops. We’ll miss you Mary Lou. May you rest in peace.
Our thoughts are with Mary Lou’s family. I worked with Mary Lou for a number of years at SMECO. She was a good friend as well as co-worker. We kept in touch through our retirement years and I always looked forward to hearing from her and we always sent each other birthday greetings.
Diana and Wally Henderson
Very sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. I remember her working at SMECO many years ago and playing Bingo. She was always so pleasant and never without a smile on her face.
May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family.
To The Family Of Mary Lou
I’m so sorry for your loss ,Mary Lou was a great hard working lady. May she RIP and I Pray the Lord will give Peace & Comfort to all she has left behind .God Bless
To all of Mary Lou’s family,so very sorry to hear this. She always had a kind word to say and very friendly. May she rest in eternal peace.